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Straight answers on fees, tips, payouts and follower minimums. Every number links to the platform's own page, and we date each article so you know how fresh it is.
Ko-fi vs Buy Me a Coffee: fees, payouts and which one to pick
Ko-fi takes 0% or 5% on tips, Buy Me a Coffee takes 5% plus card fees. Compare what you keep, payout rules, countries and content limits.
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Patreon alternatives for creators who want tips and gifts
Patreon takes 10%, has no plain tip and makes every fan sign up. Compare 7 alternatives on fees, guest checkout, payouts and content rules.
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How many followers do you need to make money on Instagram and TikTok?
Instagram Gifts start at 500 followers, TikTok LIVE gifts at 1,000 and subscriptions at 10,000 on both. Every threshold, and how to earn before them.
· 6 min read
How to set up a virtual tip jar as a creator
A virtual tip jar is a link fans tap to send you money. Compare Ko-fi, Buy Me a Coffee and 5 others on fees, then set one up in five steps.
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Creator platform fees compared: what Patreon, Ko-fi and 7 others take
What you keep from a $10 payment on Patreon, Ko-fi, Buy Me a Coffee, FanFix, Passes, Throne, Linktree, Sellfy and Spoilet, with every fee sourced.
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